Australia will be opening their account in the ICC World Cup 2023 with a clash against India. The match will take place in Chennai and both the teams would be hoping to kick start their tournament on a high note. So far, the event has been staggering and with heavyweights set to clash, the excitement will only get double.
Australia Playing 11 for the game against India in ICC World Cup 2023 prediction
Going into the ICC World Cup 2023, Australia no doubt be will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament. The last time when they played against India in Chennai, they won the game and would be hoping for the same result.
Coming to the playing 11, it’s likely that David Warner will open the innings alongside Mitchell Marsh. The duo has been in the red hot form and they will be crucial to Australia’s chances in the ICC World Cup. Their attacking brand of cricket can take the game away from opponents.
Steve Smith no doubt will bat at No.3. He had a decent outing against India in the recently concluded ODI series. The batter will be coming into the tournament on the back of good knocks and he’s likely to be crucial for his team in the middle order.
Marnus Labuschagne was a late entry into the team for the ICC World Cup 2023. He played some breathtaking knocks ahead of the tournament and forced selectors to make him in the team. He’s likely to bat No. 4 in the team.
Cameron Green is expected to play as Marcus Stoinis is injured and might miss the first game. Along with him, Glenn Maxwell is likely to be another all-rounder. Both are expected to play huge role with bat and ball in the match as well as the whole tournament. Alex Carey will be the keeper in the team
Adam Zampa is likely to be the front-line spinner in the team. Whereas Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are expected to be the three pacers.
Here’s Australian XI for the first game against Australia prediction
Mitchell Marsh
David Warner
Steve Smith
Marnus Labuschagne
Glenn Maxwell
Cameron Green
Alex Carey (wk)
Mitchell Starc
Pat Cummins
Josh Hazlewood
Adam Zampa
Australia squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
